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The MTV Video Music Awards are a fan favourite and this year’s awards were full of plenty of surprises, drama and incredible performances from artists such as Fergie, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.The 2022 MTV VMAs, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, kicked off with a red carpet that was a homage to some of the dramatic looks A-listers could muster up.The 39th annual ceremony dedicated to the pop world opened with a red carpet and we round up the best – and most daring looks – including Lizzo’s “curtain dress” and Lil Nas’ Little Mermaid inspired ensemble… Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne kept her Versace look relatively low key – but her hair was unmissable.The singer, 37, rocked an all black number of a jumper and cargo pants with a quirky belt. She stuck to her punk look with her long hair alternating between the bright shades of orange and blonde and kept her trademarked kohl-ed up eyes on show.

MTV VMAs brought some of the biggest names in music to the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. From exciting performances to powerful speeches, this year's VMAs were a celebration of joy.Featuring a trio of hosts that included LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the high-energy gala was pulsing with energy and enthusiasm as some of the biggest names in music took the stage — both to perform their massive hit singles and to accept some of the night's top honors.As usual the slew of musical artists delivering TV debuts of their latest hits provided most of the night's biggest highlights, alongside a few artists making their big returns to the VMAs stage for the first time in years.Here's a look at some of the biggest performances and most memorable moments from Sunday's big show.Harlow opened the show with a performance of «First Class,» delivered inside an airplane set. Dressed as a flight attendant, Harlow was flanked by seated celebrities on both sides, including Lil Nas X, Avril Lavigne, Chloe Bailey, Jimmy Fallon, Saucy Santana and Becky G. The 24-year-old singer then surprised the crowd when he brought out Fergie.

A night to remember! Hollywood’s biggest names in music brought their fashion A-game to the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet, but a handful stood out among the rest.

Kane Brown delivered a historic moment at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first male country artist to perform on the show since its 1984 inception. Prior to this Sunday's event, Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift had previously been the only country acts to score a performance placement on the high-profile MTV ceremony. Following a branded mixed-reality promo set to his 2020 hit, «Be Like That,» Brown performed his pop-inspired single, «Grand» in front of a live audience in nearby Fort Lee, New Jersey.

2022 MTV VMAs handed out one of the top honors with the Artist of the Year award.VMA co-host Nicki Minaj — who also took home some trophies on Sunday — presented the category, and declared Bad Bunny as the big winner!However, the artist wasn't at the Prudential Center in New Jersey but instead was at Yankee Stadium in New York City for a huge performance that was broadcast as part of the night's show.Bad Bunny lights up the Main Stage as he Performs while being the Winner of Artist of the Year Award for the MTV’s Video Music Awards 2022 #VMAspic.twitter.com/Uvlj421znQBad Bunny delivered a rollicking performance of «Tití Me Preguntó» before he was surprised with the Artist of the Year Award live on stage.In winning the big award, Bad Bunny beat out a slew of fellow nominees, including Harry Styles, Lizzo, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X and one of the night's co-hosts, Jack Harlow.Check out the full list of the night's big winners here! MTV VMAs 2022: Eminem and Snoop Dogg to Perform Together Red Hot Chili Peppers to be Honored at MTV VMAs with Global Icon Award Britney Spears Kisses Madonna at Her Wedding 19 Years After MTV Kiss MTV VMAs Returning to New Jersey With a Live Audience Full of Fans  

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night – his first major public outing since his highly-publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.SEE: All the show-stopping red carpet looks from the 2022 MTV VMAsThe 59-year-old made a very brief appearance dressed as a Moon Person – the VMAs coveted awards trophy – while floating high above the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with only his face visible.WATCH: Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV VMAs While Johnny wasn't actually in the spacesuit, he did lend his voice to the ceremony and appeared to make a subtle reference to his recent court battle."I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, any old thing you need," he said before cheekily adding: "And you know what? I needed the work."READ: Johnny Depp celebrates huge career news as Amber Heard legal battle continuesRELATED: Kane Brown talks being a country artist at MTV VMAs 2022 - exclusiveJohnny also shared the clip on his Instagram alongside the caption: "Guess who? #VMAs," and his loyal followers went wild over his 'big comeback'."That's amazing! Good to see you, Johnny," replied one. A second said: "I'm honestly a bit choked up.

BLACKPINK took the stage for their first MTV Video Music Awards performance on Sunday, and they shut it down. Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo — dressed in matching black and pink crop tops and shorts with chunky boots — belted out their first comeback single in nearly two years, «Pink Venom,» to a crowd of screaming fans. Making their long-awaited return to the stage, the foursome — who won their first Moonman earlier in the evening for Best Metaverse Performance — made their VMAs debut count as they showcased their vocals, rap talent and dance on the MTV stage.Stars in the audience could not get enough of BLACKPINK's performance, with VMA winner Taylor Swift and Dylan O'Brien hyping up the K-pop stars by singing along and grooving to «Pink Venom.»One thing blackpink's gonna do is tear up a performance and make sure the crowd is hyped!pic.twitter.com/QvdBvXKu5xEarlier in the evening, the Korean girl group, who is also up for Group of the Year, hit the red carpet at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards -- making their U.S. awards show debut -- for the very first time, and they did not disappoint.BLACKPINK rocked head-turning black outfits as they strut their stuff on the VMAs carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey ahead of Sunday's show.BLACKPINK wasn't the only act to make their VMAs debut Sunday night.

VMAs history! The rock group made their way into the MTV Video Music Awards history books when it became the first Italian group to earn nominations its first Moonman win for Best Alternative Video for the song, «I Wanna Be Your Slave.»The foursome, who are also up for Best New Artist and Group of the Year, celebrated their big night with ET's Rachel Smith on the VMAs red carpet in New Jersey. They will also take the stage to perform «Supermodel.» Maneskin's Damiano David called their first VMA win «amazing.» «It's actually amazing,» he continued.

Taylor Swift is making a statement at the VMAs! On Sunday, the 32-year-old singer stepped out for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at New Jersey's Prudential Center, wearing a unforgettable look.Swift, an 11-time VMA winner --  sported a sparkling diamond Oscar de la Renta dress, made of strands of shimmering jewels, in her first VMAs appearance since 2019.The dazzling ensemble was paired with matching Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings and bejeweled Christian Louboutin heels, and she even featured diamonds around her eyes. The outfit notably seemed to echo her striking diamond bathtub look from her «Look What You Made Me Do» music video.Swift is nominated for five awards at the 2022 ceremony, all for «All Too Well» (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version): Video of the Year, Best Longform Video, Best Cinematography, Best Direction and Best Editing.Should Swift nab the Video of the Year award, «All Too Well» (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) would become the longest video ever to do so.

MTV Video Music Awards are officially underway! After Jack Harlow kicked off the show with an epic performance of his song «First Class» — along with a surprise appearance from Fergie, fellow co-host LL Cool J welcomed fans to this year's show.«Welcome to the biggest music party of the year, no question about it. The 2022 MTV VMAs.

Look what you made her do! Taylor Swift surprised fans when she hit the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet — and gave off Reputation vibes with her glitzy dress.

Lili Reinhart put fresh spin on the classic black gown.The 25-year-old arrived on the wearing a high-neck, long-sleeve lace dress paired with strappy black heels and dangly silver earrings. She styled her shoulder-length lob straight and center-parted, and kept her glam classic, opting for a smokey eye and muted pink lip. Making her first-ever appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards, the actor will be presenting the award for best K-Pop group at the ceremony, taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. While promoting her new Netflix film, , Reinhart opened up about her last viral moment—a scathing takedown of Kim Kardashian's . Speaking with , Reinhart said, “I definitely go on rants on social media, I’m very guilty of that…I don’t like to just sit idly by, I don’t like to keep my mouth shut.

BLACKPINK has officially made their VMAs debut! The Korean girl group hit the red carpet for their first U.S. awards show at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, and they did not disappoint.BLACKPINK stunned in four different all-black looks as they strutted their stuff on MTV's black carpet at New Jersey's Prudential Center.